Method and apparatus for coupling a conduit to a fitting

Details Method and apparatus for coupling a conduit to a fitting Method and apparatus for coupling a conduit to a fitting

2002-12-18

2008-01-08

Dunwoody, Aaron (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Nonmetal to metal

Internal member

C285S242000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316426

ABSTRACT:
A method for coupling a conduit to a fitting. The method includes providing a fitting having a body and a passageway extending through the fitting body, inserting at least a portion of the fitting body within at least a portion of a collar, and compressing at least a portion of the collar around at least a portion of the fitting body such that the fitting body is not internally supported from within the passageway.

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